Weekend Ticket - Feb. 8-10

By areyes

Created 02/04/2013 - 12:57

Here are some ideas about what you could be doing this weekend.

Friday, Feb. 8

THE VOICEANDREA BOCELLIItalian tenor who effortlessly bridges the gap between opera and pop and is widely considered the most popular classical singer in the world performs in support of his latest album, “Passione,” featuring romantic duets with Jennifer Lopez and Nelly Furtado, among others.Details: 8 p.m. at the BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; Ticketmaster; $75-$375.

GET SKANKIN’THE ENGLISH BEATSka-reggae group from the ‘80s gave us lively tracks including “Mirror in the Bathroom,” “I Confess,” “Save It For Later” and super covers of “Tears of a Clown” and “Can’t Get Used to Losing You.”Details: 8 p.m. at the Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-564-1074 or www.cultureroom.net; $20.

A STAND-UP GUYJOE ROGANMost TV junkies know Rogan from his work convincing insane contestants on “Fear Factor” to eat live giant hissing Madagascar cockroaches or jumping off buildings. But the guy is pretty funny away from the extreme madness.Details: 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, and 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday at the Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; www.palmbeachimprov.com; $25.

Saturday, Feb. 9

MEDIEVAL MANIAFLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVALEscape to a time where men were men and women were wenches, with sword fighters, minstrels, magicians and majestic steeds battling for your attention. Oh, and there’s also hearty food fit for a king, including turkey legs, Scotch eggs, love knots and Queens buns.Details: 10 a.m.-sunset, running till March 17, at Quiet Waters Park on Powerline Road just south of Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach; www.ren-fest.com; $20, $7 kids 6-11, free for kids 5 and under.

GERSHWIN TRIBUTEMICHAEL FEINSTEINMaster showman performs in support of his book, “The Gershwins and Me,” about his years as personal assistant to Ira Gershwin. This show pays homage to Ira’s stunning lyrics and brother George’s timeless melodies, with songs such as “They Can’t Take That Away From Me," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "’S Wonderful" and many more.Details: 8 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Dreyfoos Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-832-7469 or www.kravis.org; $25-$125.

HEY MR. DJDANNY TENAGLIAThe Godfather of House performs the best in new underground tracks – if you love electronic dance music, this is one gig to not miss.Details: 11 p.m. at Story Miami, 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.wantickets.com; $30-$40.

Sunday, Feb. 10

PUPPET POWERGROOVY DAVIDPalmetto Senior High grad David Brownstein (Class of ’94) returns to town to sing original songs, backed by piano, drums and sax – and a puppeteer.Details: 3 p.m. at the Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami; 305-271-9000, ext. 268, or www.alperjcc.org; $10.

LIKE LENNON LIVE“JUST IMAGINE”Tim Piper, who has successfully portrayed John Lennon in several television specials, transports the audience to a better world where the late ex-Beatle comes alive, with insights into his personality and stirring musical performances.Details: 3 and 7 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-0222 or www.browardcenter.org; $35-$45.